Part Time Intervenor to Support People Who Are Deafblind (Contract)

Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada; Welland; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Welland is seeking an Intervenor to support individuals with dual sensory impairment in their daily living. This role includes communication support and personal care, requiring a relevant college diploma and experience in related fields. The position offers training, a competitive wage starting at $23.49/hour, and various employee benefits including health accounts and RRSP contributions.

Benefits

Competitive wage starting at $23.49/hour

Benefit plan including health spending account

Paid sick days

RRSP program with matching contributions

Reimbursement for relevant classes after one year

Opportunities to participate in conferences

Qualifications

• Completion of a college diploma or certificate in relevant fields.
• Experience supporting persons with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to obtain a valid driver's license Class G.

Responsibilities

• Support communication and day-to-day living for individuals.
• Assist with personal care as required.
• Document and keep complete records.

Skills

Communication in American Sign Language (ASL)

Experience with developmental disabilities

Experience with mental health conditions

Good manual dexterity

Excellent communication skills

Education

College diploma in Intervenor for Deafblind Persons or related field

Job description

About Sensity

Sensity is a not-for-profit organization providing services and programs to members of the deafblind community. We are recognized in Canada and around the world as a leader in the provision of Intervenor Services.

Be Someone's eyes and ears. Bring the world to a person who is deafblind.

Sensity has an exciting opportunity for an Intervenor to join our team in Welland, ON. The Intervenor supports communication and day-to-day living for individuals who are living with dual sensory impairment so that they may live independently. Join us to learn new skills and experience personal growth and fulfillment.

Shifts Available

• Part Time: 20-24 hrs weekly (shifts include: days, afternoons, evenings, overnights and weekends on a rotational schedule)

Sensity Offers

• A competitive wage starting at $23.49/hour.
• Weekend shift premium.
• Benefit plan including a health spending account.
• Paid sick days.
• An RRSP program where we match your contributions up to 3% of your earnings.
• Up to 50% reimbursement for the successful completion of relevant classes at other learning institutions after one year of service.
• Opportunities to participate in conferences and workshops in the community and abroad.

Key Activities

• The Intervenor supports communication and day-to-day living for individuals who are living with dual sensory impairment so that they may live independently.
• Supporting the individual in their home and community environments.
• Using communication techniques to relay information.
• Empowering the individual supported to participate and be successful in all aspects of daily living including personal hygiene, meal preparation, house cleaning, volunteerism, among others.
• Providing personal care as required (e.g. lifts and transfers, toileting, personal hygiene, medication administration, etc.).
• Assisting with developing and supporting individual goals and objectives.
• Assisting with program development.
• Ensuring documentation and records are complete.

Qualifications

• Completion of a college diploma or certificate in the Intervenor for Deafblind Persons program, or: Developmental Services Worker (DSW), Social Services Worker (SSW), Community Services Worker (CSW), Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA), Personal Support Worker (PSW), Behavioural Science, or a related human services field.
• Experience supporting persons with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviours.
• Experience supporting persons with mental health conditions.
• Communication in American Sign Language (ASL) or Signed Exact English (SEE).
• This position requires a valid driver\'s license Class G, access to a reliable vehicle, a clean current driver\'s abstract and the ability to obtain automobile insurance with a minimum liability of $2 million.

Training Program

• We will train you to support our clients through our in-house training program.

Other

• Employment is conditional upon receipt of a successful Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
• This position requires repetitive hand motion and good manual dexterity and moderate stooping, bending and lifting. The incumbent must be able to lift 35 lbs to 50 lbs on an occasional basis. The position will be required to work indoors and outdoors.
• French may be considered an asset.
• Excellent communication skills for both verbally and written English.

We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Sensity is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted by Sensity regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.